Immunization schedules. Hepatitis A Recommendations Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Rwanda. Hepatitis B Recommendations Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Rwanda. Malaria Recommendations CDC recommends that travelers going to Rwanda take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Measles Recommendations Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella MMR vaccine before travel.
Rabies Recommendations Rabid dogs are commonly found in Rwanda. Typhoid Recommendations Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas. Hide Non-Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. Disease Name Common ways the disease spreads Advice Clinical Guidance for Healthcare Providers Avoid contaminated water Leptospirosis Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud Drinking water or eating food contaminated with animal urine Avoid contaminated water and soil Leptospirosis Schistosomiasis Wading, swimming, bathing, or washing in contaminated freshwater streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, or untreated pools.
Avoid sick people Tuberculosis TB Avoid contaminated water. Leptospirosis How most people get sick most common modes of transmission Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud Drinking water or eating food contaminated with animal urine.
Schistosomiasis How most people get sick most common modes of transmission Wading, swimming, bathing, or washing in contaminated freshwater streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, or untreated pools. Avoid Bug Bites. Chikungunya How most people get sick most common modes of transmission Mosquito bite.
Dengue How most people get sick most common modes of transmission Mosquito bite. Hantavirus How most people get sick most common modes of transmission Breathing in air or accidentally eating food contaminated with the urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents Bite from an infected rodent Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus only occurs with Andes virus. Avoid rodents and areas where they live Avoid sick people. Tuberculosis TB How most people get sick most common modes of transmission Breathe in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.
Hide Stay Healthy and Safe. Eat and drink safely. Prevent bug bites. What can I do to prevent bug bites? Cover exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats. Use an appropriate insect repellent see below. Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear such as boots, pants, socks, and tents. Do not use permethrin directly on skin. Stay and sleep in air-conditioned or screened rooms.
Use a bed net if the area where you are sleeping is exposed to the outdoors. What type of insect repellent should I use? Higher percentages of active ingredient provide longer protection. What should I do if I am bitten by bugs? Avoid scratching bug bites, and apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to reduce the itching. Check your entire body for ticks after outdoor activity.
Be sure to remove ticks properly. What can I do to avoid bed bugs? Stay safe outdoors. Stay alert to changing weather conditions and adjust your plans if conditions become unsafe. Prepare for activities by wearing the right clothes and packing protective items, such as bug spray, sunscreen, and a basic first aid kit. Consider learning basic first aid and CPR before travel.
Bring a travel health kit with items appropriate for your activities. Heat-related illness, such as heat stroke, can be deadly. Eat and drink regularly, wear loose and lightweight clothing, and limit physical activity during high temperatures. If you are outside for many hours in heat, eat salty snacks and drink water to stay hydrated and replace salt lost through sweating.
Protect yourself from UV radiation : use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, wear protective clothing, and seek shade during the hottest time of day 10 a. Be especially careful during summer months and at high elevation.
Because sunlight reflects off snow, sand, and water, sun exposure may be increased during activities like skiing, swimming, and sailing. Very cold temperatures can be dangerous.
Dress in layers and cover heads, hands, and feet properly if you are visiting a cold location. Stay safe around water Swim only in designated swimming areas. Obey lifeguards and warning flags on beaches. Practice safe boating—follow all boating safety laws, do not drink alcohol if driving a boat, and always wear a life jacket. Do not dive into shallow water. Do not swim in freshwater in developing areas or where sanitation is poor.
Avoid swallowing water when swimming. Untreated water can carry germs that make you sick. To prevent infections, wear shoes on beaches where there may be animal waste.
Keep away from animals. Follow these tips to protect yourself: Do not touch or feed any animals you do not know. Do not allow animals to lick open wounds, and do not get animal saliva in your eyes or mouth.
Avoid rodents and their urine and feces. Traveling pets should be supervised closely and not allowed to come in contact with local animals. If you wake in a room with a bat, seek medical care immediately. Bat bites may be hard to see. If you are bitten or scratched by an animal, immediately: Wash the wound with soap and clean water. Go to a doctor right away. Tell your doctor about your injury when you get back to the United States. Reduce your exposure to germs.
Follow these tips to avoid getting sick or spreading illness to others while traveling: Wash your hands often, especially before eating. If you need to touch your face, make sure your hands are clean. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve not your hands when coughing or sneezing. Try to avoid contact with people who are sick. If you are sick, stay home or in your hotel room, unless you need medical care. Avoid sharing body fluids.
Diseases can be spread through body fluids, such as saliva, blood, vomit, and semen. Protect yourself: Use latex condoms correctly. Do not inject drugs. Limit alcohol consumption. People take more risks when intoxicated. Do not share needles or any devices that can break the skin. That includes needles for tattoos, piercings, and acupuncture. If you receive medical or dental care, make sure the equipment is disinfected or sanitized.
Risk is highest for humanitarian aid workers; those working in refugee camps or slums; those caring for people with cholera. Risk is higher if mixing with locals in poor, overcrowded living conditions. Risk is highest for those with underlying medical conditions where there is increased risk of severe disease e.
Risk is higher for long stays, frequent travel and for children exposed through cuts and scratches , those who may require medical treatment during travel. Meningococcal disease is found worldwide but epidemics may occur within this country, particularly during the dry season. Risk is higher for those mixing with locals for extended periods. Risk is higher for those working or living in remote or rural areas with no easy access to medical facilities , longer stay travellers, those planning on undertaking activities such as trekking, cycling or running in a 'high risk' country, those working with, or regularly handling animals or bats, as part of their job, and children.
Even after receiving pre-travel rabies vaccine, urgent medical advice should be sought after any animal or bat bite. Spores are found in soil worldwide. A total of 5 doses of tetanus vaccine are recommended for life in the UK. Boosters are usually recommended in a country or situation where the correct treatment of an injury may not be readily available.
Risk is higher where access to adequate sanitation and safe water is limited. What should I bring with me? The most practical items to pack for safari are: Khaki, green, beige and neutral colours dark blue and black clothing should be avoided, as it attracts Tsetse flies Shirts with long sleeves even in summer, as protection from the sun, mosquitoes and Tsetse flies T-shirts Shorts Jeans or safari trousers for evenings and cooler days A jacket and sweater are recommended for early morning and evening game drives Lightweight water-proof jacket Sturdy trousers Rain hat Swim and beachwear while at camp Comfortable walking shoes Strong waterproof walking boots comfortable for going upsteep hills.
Pants should be tucked into socks and boots while trekking. Sun block, sunglasses, hat, moisturizer and lip-salve are all essentials Strong insect repellent Binoculars and camera equipment Small backpack to carry water and a packed lunch If you would like to purchase safari clothing, luggage or accessories to prepare for your trip, please visit www.
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